I want to dance with Roger at the ball: Muguruza

LONDON: Garbine Muguruza will be supporting Roger Federer in Sunday’s men’s final at Wimbledon so she can dance with the Swiss at the Champions Ball.

Wimbledon tradition dictates that the champions of the men’s and women’s draws share a dance at the post-tournament party, meaning the 23-year-old will be partnered by Federer or Marin Cilic.

And Muguruza is hoping to see the 35-year-old Federer come out triumphant so she can see his moves on the dancefloor.

“Oh, c’mon!,” she said when asked about her prospective dance partner, before adding: “Roger.

“And I like Cilic, I have to say seriously. But I want to see if he’s that elegant also dancing.”

Muguruza said it felt “incredible” to become Wimbledon champion even if it did mean defeating childhood idol Venus Williams.

“I had the hardest match today against Venus. She’s such an incredible player and I grew up watching her play... sorry,” Muguruza told the Centre Court crowd.

It was her second Grand Slam title to add to her 2016 French Open victory. She had also been runner-up to Serena Williams in the 2015 Wimbledon final.

“I feel incredible to be able to play Venus here. Of course I’m nervous because I always dreamed about winning it, but I was composed,” she said.

“Two years ago I lost in the final against Serena and she told me I was going to win.”

Williams also didn’t forget to congratulate Muguruza after her defeat.

“Congratulations Garbine. I know how hard you work and I’m sure this means so much to you and your family,” said the American.